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GU History Term 1 C

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 13mins

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Class
Date
1.

What were the main city-states in ancient Greece?

a)

Mecca, Medina, Damascus

b)

Paris, London, Rome, Berlin

c)

Athens, Sparta, Thebes, and Corinth.

d)

Rome, Alexandria, Carthage, Troy

2.

In which city were the first ancient Olympic Games held?

a)

The first ancient Olympic Games were held in the city of Cairo, Egypt.

b)

The first ancient Olympic Games were held in the city of Rome, Italy.

c)

The first ancient Olympic Games were held in the city of Athens, Greece.

d)

The first ancient Olympic Games were held in the city of Olympia, Greece.

3.

How did democracy originate in ancient Greece and which city-state played a significant role in its development?

a)

Democracy originated in ancient Egypt, particularly in the city-state of Thebes, around the 2nd millennium BCE.

b)

Democracy originated in ancient China, particularly in the city-state of Qin, around the 4th century BCE.

c)

Democracy originated in ancient Greece, particularly in the city-state of Athens, around the 5th century BCE.

d)

Democracy originated in ancient Rome, particularly in the city-state of Sparta, around the 3rd century BCE.

4.

What were the typical daily activities of ancient Greek people?

a)

Computer programming, social media management, and video gaming

b)

Hunting, mining, and construction work

c)

The typical daily activities of ancient Greek people included farming, fishing, trading, pottery making, weaving, and participating in religious ceremonies and festivals.

d)

Space exploration, underwater welding, and skydiving

5.

Name one famous city-state known for its military strength in ancient Greece.

a)

Athens

b)

Sparta

c)

Troy

d)

Rome

6.

What were the prizes for winning in the ancient Greek Olympics?

a)

Bronze trophies and livestock

b)

Gold medals and cash prizes

c)

The prizes for winning in the ancient Greek Olympics were olive wreaths and sometimes valuable goods.

d)

Silver wreaths and land properties

7.

Who could participate in the ancient Greek democracy?

a)

Only free male citizens over the age of 20 could participate in the ancient Greek democracy.

b)

Only slaves and women

c)

All citizens regardless of gender or age

d)

Only foreigners living in Greece

8.

What were the main sources of food for ancient Greeks?

a)

The main sources of food for ancient Greeks were wheat, barley, olives, grapes, and fish.

b)

Chicken, beef, and lamb

c)

Potatoes, corn, and tomatoes

d)

Rice, beans

9.
  • Ancient Greeks were the first ​ (a)   to study and develop the concept of ​ (b)   .

  • Slavery was an integral part of Ancient ​ (c)   society, and slaves were considered property.

Choose from the below words
hunter-gatherer
Bronze
civilisation
democracy
Greek
Maya
10.

The ancient Greeks lived in houses made of ​ (a)   and had flat clay roofs. Their houses were built close together, forming little neighbourhoods called "​ (b)   ." These city-states were like big ​ (c)   , with the people living, working, and helping each other.

Choose from the below words
mud-bricks
city-states
families
countries
wood
buildings
11.

Label the pictures.

12.

Label the pictures.

13.

Reorder the following.

a)
  • 800 BC - Ancient Greece begins to emerge as a civilization.

b)
  • 776 BC - The first recorded Olympic Games take place.

c)
  • 490 BC - The Battle of Marathon, where the Greeks defeat the Persians.

d)
  • 336 BC - Alexander the Great becomes king of Macedon.

e)
  • 146 BC - Greece becomes part of the Roman Empire.

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14.

Reorder the following:

a)

3000 BCE: Ancient Egyptian civilization begins.

b)

2600 BCE: Construction of the Great Pyramid of Giza.

c)

1200 BCE: Ancient Greek civilization emerges.

d)

326 BCE: Alexander the Great conquers Persia.

e)

221 BCE: Qin Shi Huang becomes the first Emperor of China.

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